Dr Jairaj Phatak

Urban finances: need for new thinking

Urban local bodies are closest to the citizen. Besides, these ULBs have a profound effect on the quality of lives…

1 year ago

Incentivise decarbonisation for lasting results

A recent media report quoted concerns of various ministries of the Government, notably the Steel and Mines ministries, on the…

1 year ago

Urban floods; a wake-up call

This July, in Delhi, the Yamuna River had been flowing well above the danger mark on several occasions. This led…

1 year ago

Urban 20 – The voice of cities

Half the earth’s population already lives in cities; this will reach two-thirds by 2050. Cities account for the overwhelming proportion…

1 year ago

Women can help build inclusive cities

The role of women in society has been discussed on different platforms, in different contexts, at different times the world…

1 year ago

Technology for a better urban future

The recent flood incident at one of our large cities which resulted in the tragic death of a lady made…

2 years ago

ACS can be a platform for collaboration

The successful organising of the Asian Cities Summit in Delhi earlier this month is a satisfying experience for us all.…

2 years ago

Asian Cities Summit – towards sustainable Asian Cities

Asian cities are growing rapidly and their population, i.e., the total urban population of Asia will cross 55 per cent…

2 years ago

U20 to steer sustainable urbanisation

The inception meeting of the sixth U20 engagement group, U20 City Sherpa Meeting, under the G20 was among the significant…

2 years ago

This new year let’s resolve for a sustainable future

As we step into the new year, it is time once again for renewed hopes and plans for a promising…

2 years ago